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December 5, 2025 UN
The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: an attack on a kindergarten in Kordofan, Sudan; tens of thousands of residents in Ukraine left without electricity and heat; the Washington peace accords between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda; and the aftermath of natural disasters in Southeast Asia.
Conflict in Sudan
UNICEF announced today that drone strikes on a kindergarten in South Kordofan, Sudan, have reportedly killed more than 10 children aged 5 to 7. The UN Children's Fund emphasizes that attacks on schools and hospitals constitute serious violations of international law. The sharp deterioration of the security situation in the Kordofan region since early November has led to mass displacement and exacerbated the plight of local residents. The UN also strongly condemned the attack on a World Food Programme truck that occurred last night in Northern Darfur.
Strikes against Ukraine
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that civilians continue to suffer as a result of attacks and fighting across Ukraine. In Kherson, strikes damaged energy infrastructure, leaving over 40,000 people without heat. The attack also resulted in the perinatal center was damagedIn Odesa, 60,000 people were left without electricity. The UN and partners continue to support the people of Ukraine. This year, more than 1 million people have received assistance.
Washington Accords
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres greeted The signing of the Washington Peace Accords between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, brokered by the United States of America. He congratulated Presidents Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame on this important milestone and commended the efforts of President Donald Trump. The UN chief called on all parties to fulfill their commitments, including the ceasefire stipulated in Security Council resolution 2773 (2025).
Cyclones in Southeast Asia
UN agencies continue to support emergency services in Southeast Asia following devastating cyclones that have claimed more than 1,600 lives since mid-November. According to the latest UNICEF data, more than 4.1 million children in Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia are unable to attend school as usual as a result of the disasters. Nearly 11 million people across the region have been affected, including approximately 1.2 million forced to flee their homes. Roads, utilities, and agricultural land have been damaged.
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